Maglen Pinot Noir Reserve

Maglen Pinot Nero Riserva is a selection of precious grapes, a synthesis of our historic Mazon and Glen vineyards, the maximum expression of Pinot Noir in Alto Adige.

TECHNICAL DATA
grape variety: Pinot Noir
yield: 35 hl/ha
altitude: 400 – 600 m
exposure: west 80%, south-west 20%
soil: sandy clay
age of the vines: 15 – 25 years
climate: strong temperature variations due to hot days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and cold nights with very fresh winds coming from the mountains.
harvest period: beginning – mid October
bottles produced: around 12,000, 300 magnums and some large formats.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and placed in small containers to keep them intact. The fermentation of the must takes place at a controlled temperature (28° C), in large oak vats with a pomace cap submersion regulation system, which allows the aromas to be preserved as much as possible and a more intense color to be obtained.

REFINEMENT
In barriques for 12 months, followed by maturation for approximately 6 months in large concrete tanks. After bottling there is a further period of refinement in the bottle of a minimum of 6 further months.

Tasting notes

ruby with garnet shades
fine, fresh and elegant notes of pear and hay, toasted bread with butter spread, spicy notes of tobacco, vanilla and incense


Fruity and fresh, with a delicate and elegant, persistent taste, with a good fruity tannic structure. Versatile, it accompanies structured dishes with intense flavour, such as ravioli stuffed with sheep's cheese or first courses of fresh pasta with ragù. Ideal for light meat second courses such as roasts. Impressive with wild rabbit or feathered game. Served fresh, it is excellent for accompanying fish dishes and is excellent with spicier cheeses.

service temperature
16-18° C

residual sugars
0.4 g/l

total acidity
5.7 g/l

alcohol content
14% vol

aging
6 – 10 years
Description
The winter ended with heavy snowfalls in the mountains. Milder temperatures than usual in March and April and well-nourished soils led to uneven and premature sprouting. May was characterized by lower temperatures which delayed flowering. The heat and humidity of June increased the risk of fungal diseases, which was contained thanks to careful manual work in the vineyard. The remaining summer months were characterized by a period of drought, interrupted only by some strong storms. Two heat waves have had practically no negative consequences. Since mid-August, temperatures have dropped significantly. During the entire harvest period there was a strong temperature range. The harvest began two weeks later than the previous year. The white wines of the 2019 vintage boast an impressive freshness, while the Gewürztraminers are particularly elegant. Red wines, on the other hand, have decidedly fruity notes and a lively structure